Double Layer Mating Nuc Hive

These double layer mating hives are the same as our single layer mini mating nucs on the bottom layer and have the added 2nd layer for extra space or to be used as a separate independent nuc. 

The double layer nuc includes a queen excluder to go between the levels and a solid hive mat to fully separate the layers so they can be used as 2 separate nucs. The top layer has its own entrance if using as 2 nucs. 

The polystyrene mating hive comes complete with mini frames and a built in removable feeder (on the bottom layer only). The front has a sliding panel, which regulates the ventilation and opens or closes the flight hole. The bottom of the hive is built with a plastic panel that can be removed when you want to fill the hive with bees or when you want to introduce the mated queen into a queenless family.

A queen excluder in front of the feeder chamber ensures that the bees will not build into this area.